Duke and Fiona

French Bulldog Designs?? Where are the French Bulldogs... well here they are!

Meet the Frenchies!!

Duke is a sweetheart.  He is patient and attentive.  He's such a good little boy.

And then there's Fiona.  My little monster.  She's feisty and makes me laugh every day.

These two are in love.  And it makes my heart melt.

69. Start and KEEP a Blog

So while I started the blog, I did not update.  so # 69. has been changed to start and keep a blog

Update on 101 in 1001.

#4. bought a gun (actually 2), shot them but still don't feel completely comfortable yet.
#50. got a raise at Christmas time (1 out of 2)

#58. tried fresh pomegranate seeds (DELICIOUS)

#62. tried Bikram Yoga... and while I almost threw-up, I am starting to thoroughly enjoy it and see a change in my body.

 #68. ran in the Thanksgiving Day 5 Miler with my mom.

#78. starting investing in my 401K.  I feel like such an adult

#97. tried Tsunami restaurant in Annapolis, MD.  great sushi, trendy vibe, fun little restaurant.

While I have been knocking out some of my list, I will do better about blogging and taking pictures in 2014.  This year will be better.  I will be stronger, happier, more loved and less stressed. Next post will be about the inspiration for the blog name.. the Frenchies

101 in 1001

So I got the idea from a friend of a friend, sincerelyshannon  For the next 2.75 years I will push myself out of my comfort zone, learn about myself, my needs and ambitions and grow as a person. I believe this list will help me in doing so.  So here we go...

Start Date: November 18, 2013
Ending Date: August 14, 2016

1.      Go on a Yoga Retreat

2.      Go antiquing at Antique Capital USA (Lancaster PA)

3.       Go camping with friends.

4.       Buy a gun and feel comfortable using it.

5.       Go to the gym every day for one week.

6.      Take an interior design class

7.      Give up soda for a month

8.      Do 12 acts of Random Kindness

9.       Go on a picnic- use actual picnic basket.

10.   Send my sister a care package.

11.   Visit 3 states I’ve never been to.

12.   Take Duke and Fiona on a play date

13.   Try 10 new recipes

14.   Go on a cross-country road trip.

15.   Knit a blanket.

16.   Go to a museum with my sketch-book.

17.   Go to an outdoor movie.

18.   Ride a train/ferry/trolley/helicopter

19.  Decorate a room in someone else’s home

20.  Get a new stamp in my passport (maybe 2?).

21.  Get a beach cruiser.

22.   Learn a new language.

23.   Throw a dinner party. Send invites.

24.  De-clutter/ simplify my life. Throw away stuff I don’t need.

25.  Drink 8 glasses of water a day for a week.

26.  Get my eyebrows professionally waxed

27.  Take a cooking class

28.   Play in the rain

29.   Get a second hole pierced in my ear

30.  Go to a restaurant/bar alone, talk to a stranger

31.   Go on vacation with just my sister.

32.  Save three month’s salary.

33.  Pack bags with necessities to keep in car

34.  Learn how to properly knot a man’s tie and bow tie.

35.  Go scuba diving

36.  Host a game night.

37.   Hike on the Appalachian trail.

38.   Stand on or under a waterfall.

39.   Go to a movie by myself.

40.   Raise money for the Cancer Research

41.   Surprise someone with dessert.

42.   Read 1 book a month-more if possible, keep a record of books read each month.

43.  Go to a haunted house.

44.  Watch the sunrise in a new place.

45.  Mail 50 spontaneous letters/cards to friends and family

46.  Go to the Newseum

47.  Volunteer at a soup kitchen.

48.  Dress up real fancy and go somewhere

49.   Take a self defense class.

50.  Get two raises at work (1(*December 2013)/2)

51.  Paint something with oil paints

52.  Go to a Buddhist Temple

53.  Do a handstand

54.  Ride a jet ski

55.  Buy something from Lululemon’s

56.  Paint my bedroom

57.  Go on a trip by myself

58.  Try 5 new foods (1 (fresh pomegranate)

59.  Throw a party for someone else

60.  Go to a concert

61.  Join a organization/club

62.  Try a new form of exercise

63.  Make a foreign cuisine dinner.

64.  Buy a red dress

65.  Get a facial

66.  Go on five walks with Grandma

67.  Drink tea in a beautiful place

68.  Run a 5 Miler

69.  Start a blog

70.  Bake with Kelsey

71.  Find a great bottle of wine

72.  Get a king size bed

73.  Donate blood

74.  Treat Mom to something really special

75.  Run a 5K in under 30 minutes

76.  Keep my house plants alive

77.  Check out a book from the NYC Library

78.  Invest in my 401K

79.  Visit a friend/family in a different state/country

80.  Complete a puzzle

81.  Go to a Christmas Tree Farm and buy a tree

82.  Try paddle-boarding/SUP yoga

83.  Ride in a hot air balloon

84.  Send flowers to someone for no reason

85.  Own a pair of Hunter rain boots

86.  Make a new friend

87.  Go vegetarian for two weeks

88.  Help Mom with C.A.R.E.S. and her budget

89.  Go crabbing

90.  Visit a planetarium

91.  Write 5 love notes

92.  Jump off something high

93.  Remodel the master bathroom

94.  While on vacation, volunteer

95.  Host a wine and cheese party

96.  Do the 30-day squat challenge

97.  Try 10 new restaurants (1 tsunamis)

98.  Invest in a nice camera

99.  Complete 5 Pinterest DIY’s

100.  Inspire someone else to make a 101 in 1001 list.

101. Celebrate finishing my list and create a new list!

Welcome to French Bulldog Designs

I’m Starting With The Man Woman In The Mirror

At 25 years old, I am starting a new chapter in my life.  Quarter life crisis?... maybe.  New outlook on life?... Definitely.  What is life if you are not living, not thriving, not pushing yourself to be better? Life is short and I will no longer be going through the motions.  I will not let fear and disappointment hold me back.  I am woman, hear me ROAR!

So who am I? As of today, I am a yoga lover, frenchie lover, foodie, health and exercise enthusiast, list maker, music lover, wanna-be interior designer, wife, daughter, sister, friend who is looking for the meaning of life. 

My goals with this blog are to learn about myself, use it as a tool in my search for true happiness and share my love of interior design and decorating, health, frenchies and life.